VST Volvo System Tester needed

NickP · Apr 4th, 2021, 11:11

Does anybody have, or know anybody who has a VST tool? I need to manually operate one of the motors on my C70s roof mechanism, which unfortunately isn't possible from VIDA.

I'm in Sheffield. The car is currently stuck in my garage and I can't drive it as the roof is stuck half open and I can't manually operate the roof due to the roof cover blocking the boot from opening (the manual override is accessed via the boot). I would need to be able to borrow the tool for a few hours.

I have DM'd outnumbered, but in case he's not able to help, I'm curious if anyone else has one.

Thanks.

acshortt5 · Apr 4th, 2021, 13:29

Try clearing the fault codes using Vida then turn the ignition off, wait 30 seconds then turn back on and try the roof buttons again.

Is the battery charged up, just thinking if it's a car that's been stood for a while it might have gotten low and the current draw from trying the roof put it over the edge? If the ECU doesn't see 12v then you can potentially get all sorts of fault codes.

NickP · Apr 4th, 2021, 13:40

Yeah, I tried that. Unfortunately it seems that once secondary code CAB-120 gets set, even once the primary codes (CAB-212 and CAB-214) were cleared (and they're not coming back at the moment), the roof won't move. It's extremely frustrating.

I disconnected the battery for a few minutes too.

The battery has been connected to a CTEK conditioner all winter.

I need to get the roof closed or to the "defined position". It's so annoying not being able to get to the manual control in the boot.

NickP · Apr 4th, 2021, 13:55

Actually, per VIDA...

'A defined position is the convertible top in closed position; front lock open; tensioner bow upwards; cover lock open and cover open in maximum position.'

I've currently got the tensioner bow upwards the cover lock open and cover open in maximum position.

I need to check the status of the front lock with VIDA. If it's not open, I can manually open that using the manual override under the panel in the front of the hood.

UPDATE

Manually opened the front lock and observed the microswitch value change in VIDA. Tried resetting codes and turning off and on a couple more times, but CAB-120 and CAB-121 for the invalid position keep coming back as soon as I touch the roof switch again.

Simmy · Apr 4th, 2021, 15:49

there is a guy who is a member of volvo owners club northwest uk called paul mountain who is good with volvo convertable tops contact him via the group or by facebook.

NickP · Apr 8th, 2021, 15:21

I've still not managed to track down a working VST or Autodiagnos MT Pro.

I've found one broken VST at a local main dealer. And a company in America who can repair broken VSTs.

At this rate I'm going to end up having to go nuclear and take an angle grinder to the boot lid.

Apr 4th, 2021, 11:11	#1
NickP Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 10:07 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sheffield	VST Volvo System Tester needed Does anybody have, or know anybody who has a VST tool? I need to manually operate one of the motors on my C70s roof mechanism, which unfortunately isn't possible from VIDA. I'm in Sheffield. The car is currently stuck in my garage and I can't drive it as the roof is stuck half open and I can't manually operate the roof due to the roof cover blocking the boot from opening (the manual override is accessed via the boot). I would need to be able to borrow the tool for a few hours. I have DM'd outnumbered, but in case he's not able to help, I'm curious if anyone else has one. Thanks. __________________ Current: MY24 Vapour Grey B5 XC90, 2004 C70 T5 Collection (manual), 1993 940 estate. Previously: 2006 S80 V8 Sport, 1998 V70 2.5 20v XLT, 2008 V50 T5 R-Design. Last edited by NickP; Apr 4th, 2021 at 11:56.

Apr 4th, 2021, 13:29	#2
acshortt5 Volvo Nutcase Last Online: Jul 14th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N/A View Photos By: acshortt5	Try clearing the fault codes using Vida then turn the ignition off, wait 30 seconds then turn back on and try the roof buttons again. Is the battery charged up, just thinking if it's a car that's been stood for a while it might have gotten low and the current draw from trying the roof put it over the edge? If the ECU doesn't see 12v then you can potentially get all sorts of fault codes. __________________ Andrew 1998 S70 T5 CD AUTO Previously a 1990 240 GLT-R

Apr 4th, 2021, 13:40	#3
NickP Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 10:07 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sheffield	Yeah, I tried that. Unfortunately it seems that once secondary code CAB-120 gets set, even once the primary codes (CAB-212 and CAB-214) were cleared (and they're not coming back at the moment), the roof won't move. It's extremely frustrating. I disconnected the battery for a few minutes too. The battery has been connected to a CTEK conditioner all winter. I need to get the roof closed or to the "defined position". It's so annoying not being able to get to the manual control in the boot. __________________ Current: MY24 Vapour Grey B5 XC90, 2004 C70 T5 Collection (manual), 1993 940 estate. Previously: 2006 S80 V8 Sport, 1998 V70 2.5 20v XLT, 2008 V50 T5 R-Design. Last edited by NickP; Apr 4th, 2021 at 13:46.

Apr 4th, 2021, 13:55	#4
NickP Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 10:07 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sheffield	Actually, per VIDA... 'A defined position is the convertible top in closed position; front lock open; tensioner bow upwards; cover lock open and cover open in maximum position.' I've currently got the tensioner bow upwards the cover lock open and cover open in maximum position. I need to check the status of the front lock with VIDA. If it's not open, I can manually open that using the manual override under the panel in the front of the hood. UPDATE Manually opened the front lock and observed the microswitch value change in VIDA. Tried resetting codes and turning off and on a couple more times, but CAB-120 and CAB-121 for the invalid position keep coming back as soon as I touch the roof switch again. __________________ Current: MY24 Vapour Grey B5 XC90, 2004 C70 T5 Collection (manual), 1993 940 estate. Previously: 2006 S80 V8 Sport, 1998 V70 2.5 20v XLT, 2008 V50 T5 R-Design. Last edited by NickP; Apr 4th, 2021 at 16:12.

Apr 8th, 2021, 15:21	#6
NickP Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 10:07 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sheffield	I've still not managed to track down a working VST or Autodiagnos MT Pro. I've found one broken VST at a local main dealer. And a company in America who can repair broken VSTs. At this rate I'm going to end up having to go nuclear and take an angle grinder to the boot lid. __________________ Current: MY24 Vapour Grey B5 XC90, 2004 C70 T5 Collection (manual), 1993 940 estate. Previously: 2006 S80 V8 Sport, 1998 V70 2.5 20v XLT, 2008 V50 T5 R-Design.

Apr 4th, 2021, 15:49	#5
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:20 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	there is a guy who is a member of volvo owners club northwest uk called paul mountain who is good with volvo convertable tops contact him via the group or by facebook.

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